WD Storage is a global data storage brand that offers a range of internal and external hard drives, SSDs, and personal cloud storage solutions for both personal and professional use.
- Founded in 1970 as a hard drive manufacturer.
- In 2012, the company acquired Hitachi Global Storage Technologies.
- In 2015, Western Digital launched My Cloud, a personal cloud storage solution.
- In 2016, Western Digital acquired SanDisk, a leading manufacturer of SSDs.
- In 2020, Western Digital announced plans to exit the hard drive market and focus on SSDs and NAND flash memory products.
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A high-performance internal SSD for laptops and desktops, featuring read speeds of up to 560MB/s and write speeds of up to 530MB/s.
An external hard drive with up to 8TB capacity designed specifically for gamers, featuring high-speed USB 3.0 connectivity and a durable design.
A personal cloud storage solution for storing and sharing files, photos, and videos, with easy remote access and backup features.
HDDs use spinning disks to store data, while SSDs use flash memory. SSDs are faster, more reliable, and use less power than HDDs, but are generally more expensive.
Yes, WD is generally considered a reliable brand for data storage.
The warranty period varies by product, but most WD products come with a 3-5 year warranty.
Yes, most WD external hard drives are compatible with both Windows and Mac computers.
My Passport Ultra is a line of portable external hard drives from WD, available in capacities up to 4TB and featuring automatic backup software, password protection, and hardware encryption.